Heard so much about the Dead Sea and thus took the opportunity, whilst on official duty in Amman, to visit the site to actually see for myself. Located about 55 kilometers southeast of Amman, the drive took about 35 minutes (due to the speed limit imposed and presence of speed trap) for the whole stretch. The drive was to the Dead Sea in itself was refreshing with breath taking landscape and arid hills as we passed the Jordan Valley. There was not much greenery due to shortage of underground water as I was informed.
As its name evokes, the Dead Sea is devoid of life due to an extremely high content of salts and minerals which gives its waters the renowned curative powers and therapeutic qualities. And because the salt content is four times that of most world's oceans, you can float in the Dead Sea without even trying, which makes swimming here a truly unique experience not to be missed.
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Based on information available on the web, the Dead Sea lies over 400 meters (1,312 ft) below sea level. The lowest point on the face of the earth, this vast, stretch of water receives a number of incoming rivers, including the River Jordan. Once the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind a dense, rich, cocktail of salts and minerals that supply industry, agriculture and medicine with some of its finest products.
The water of Dead Sea is said to contain more than 35 different types of minerals that are essential for the health and care of the body skin including Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Bromine, Sulfur, and Iodine. They are well known for relieving pains and sufferings caused by arthritis, rheumatism, psoriasis, eczema, headache and foot-ache, while nourishing and softening the skin.
Managed to catch a glimpse of the setting sun over the Dead Sea and had to rush back to Amman for a dinner engagement. Plan to swim in the water of the Dead Sea when time is in my favor in the not too distant future and also perhaps with a trip to Petra, another historical site and favorite tourist destination in Jordan.
The water of Dead Sea is said to contain more than 35 different types of minerals that are essential for the health and care of the body skin including Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Bromine, Sulfur, and Iodine. They are well known for relieving pains and sufferings caused by arthritis, rheumatism, psoriasis, eczema, headache and foot-ache, while nourishing and softening the skin.
Managed to catch a glimpse of the setting sun over the Dead Sea and had to rush back to Amman for a dinner engagement. Plan to swim in the water of the Dead Sea when time is in my favor in the not too distant future and also perhaps with a trip to Petra, another historical site and favorite tourist destination in Jordan.
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